1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

[Miamirick24]

Hey guys,

My problem is when I turn the key the engine won't turn, but everything else works.

If I open the ignition and "hot wire it", it will turn and start up right away.

Edit: ignition switch is new.


any idea why the key turn won't turn the engine?

 

[racerone]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Nuetral safety switch ?

 

[Miamirick24]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Nuetral safety switch ?

where is that located and can it be switched out?

Edit: never mind found it

 

[Miamirick24]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

now how to troubleshoot it?

 

[boobie]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Bypass it with some jumper wires. That will prove it's bad.

 

[Miamirick24]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Bypass it with some jumper wires. That will prove it's bad.

Will try this after work tomorrow.

 

[Miamirick24]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Bypass it with some jumper wires. That will prove it's bad.

Tried this and still nothing from the key turn.

Anything else I can check?

 

[boobie]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Then look for a bad or open wire in the circuit.

 

[Miamirick24]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

I think I figured it out. Might be a bad starter solenoid. Will pick one up and try it

 

[Fed]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

If I open the ignition and "hot wire it"

What exactly does that mean?

To me it means you turned the ignition switch to the RUN position then jumped a wire between the B & S terminals at the back of the ignition switch?

I'm betting that's not what you meant though.

Knowing what made it work will help everyone pin point the problem.

 

[Fed]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

We cross posted above...

I think I figured it out. Might be a bad starter solenoid. Will pick one up and try it

That's very simple to test before just throwing parts at it.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Take a test light or volt meter and put it on the small terminal of the solenoid with the yellow/red wire going to it. Then turn your key to start and see what you get. If you get 12 volts your solenoid is bad or not grounded properly.

 

[Miamirick24]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Kinda like that...I ran two wires from the solenoid to a push button switch. One from the positive terminal and another from the center right terminal of the solenoid.

I tested it with a voltmeter and got nothing at the starter wire side. There is power to the ignition switch and there is power entering selonoid.


I'll return the ignition switch and get the solenoid tomorrow morning.

What exactly does that mean?

To me it means you turned the ignition switch to the RUN position then jumped a wire between the B & S terminals at the back of the ignition switch?

I'm betting that's not what you meant though.

Knowing what made it work will help everyone pin point the problem.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Let us know what happens.

 

[Fed]

Re: 1991 Johnson 200hp vro ignition problems

Kinda like that...I ran two wires from the solenoid to a push button switch. One from the positive terminal and another from the center right terminal of the solenoid.

You said that worked.

I tested it with a voltmeter and got nothing at the starter wire side. There is power to the ignition switch and there is power entering selonoid.

But now you say it doesn't work.

The whole battery, solenoid, key switch, neutral lockout & starter motor wiring system is a very simple circuit which can be tested in just a few minutes but to do it over the internet needs exact feedback from you.
Take a look at post #12 again.